Res No 008-23-15942RESOLUTION NO: 008-23-15942
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
PROVIDING A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (COW) TO BE HELD
ANNUALLY, IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY.
WHEREAS, communication is key among the Mayor and Commission, and is limited to
public meetings based on Sunshine Laws; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, the Mayor and Commission passed a resolution
agreeing to hold a COW meeting on January 9, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the meeting highlighted the importance of the COW as a strategic planning
session to align the goals of the Mayor and Commission and to discuss projects and priorities for
the benefit of residents, stakeholders, and staff alike; and
WHEREAS, January is an ideal time to have a COW meeting because not only is it the
beginning of the year, it is in close proximityto November elections, and it allows the Commission
and staff time to prepare for the budget process; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the Mayor and Commission to continue to discuss goals,
priorities, and project status for the City, annually, moving forward; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Sectionl. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Approval of Annual Committee of the Whole (COW) Meetings. The Mayor and
City Commission shall hold a COW meeting annually in the month of January.
Section 3. Implementation. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any action
reasonably necessary to implement the purpose of this Resolution.
Section 4. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17`hday of January, 2023.
ATTEST:
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CITY CL RK
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APPROVED:
AYOR
Res. No. 008-23-15942
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF:
BIERMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Fernandez:
Yea
Vice Mayor Bonich:
Yea
Commissioner Calle:
Yea
Commissioner Corey:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea